Does anyone know of a small handsaw, like you'd use for pruning, that uses Sawzall blades? I hate to buy something with a blade that can't be replaced easily when it goes dull.
Had saw that uses Sawzall blades?
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Not sure about sawzall blades but I have a Gerber multi-tool that takes the 3 inch replaceable jigsaw blades.
Jon1270
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I've never seen a Sawzall blade that could hold a candle to a good pruning saw. Sawzall blades are thicker, and their teeth blunter. Have you had a pruning saw dull too quickly, or is this just something you're worried about?
j7art2
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Harbor Freight bow saws are pretty good and come with 2 blades. Cheap enough that when you go through both blades you just replace the saw. I've yet to go through one yet though, let alone use the replacement.
bassJAM
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How small do you want? Like some others mentioned, bow saws are nice to have. I have my eye on a Corona pruning saw, but may settle for a Fiskars. The Coronal blades are replaceable. I wouldn't want to use a reciprocating blade by hand, seems like it'd be a lot of slow work.
j7art2
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Hardtopseadan
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A cordless sawzall makes quick work of pruning, just make the bottom cut first so you get a clean finished cut.
I have a Snap-on handle that uses Sawzall blades. Look at some place that sell drywall tools. I have seen several different company's that make them. I think they are called a jab saw.
I can't recall the name but I have one. Looks like a switchblade knife, but with the sawzall blade.
Thanks for the replies. I probably should have been more specific. I've always wanted a fold-up saw (I have two bow saws) for putting in my back pack when walking the property lines. It's a long walk and occasionally some branches on the line need pruning.
I'd like something like this, but don't like to be tied in to a blade that's not easy to replace:
http://www2.fiskars.com/Gardening-a...e-Pruners-and-Saws/Folding-Saw-7#.VJHOEb-mRz8
The battery sawzall appeals to the Tim Taylor in me, but is a little too heavy for this.
I'd like something like this, but don't like to be tied in to a blade that's not easy to replace:
http://www2.fiskars.com/Gardening-a...e-Pruners-and-Saws/Folding-Saw-7#.VJHOEb-mRz8
The battery sawzall appeals to the Tim Taylor in me, but is a little too heavy for this.
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Corona has a 7 inch folding saw and also sells replacement blades for it (broken link removed to http://www.coronatools.com/item/qs-7800?referer=folding-saws). You could also buy a 13" or 14" straight saw and carry it in a scabbard, either on a belt or strapped to your leg.
Here's on from Milwaukee.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-6-in-Folding-Jab-Saw-48-22-0305/202525764
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-6-in-Folding-Jab-Saw-48-22-0305/202525764
the blade is going to be the critical part for pruning. there used to be sawzall blades made for pruning, have not seen one in a while but have not really looked either.
I have both options.
The Milwaukee handle from Homie Depot and the pruning blade for my cordless sawzall.
I haven't used the handle for anything but stuff around the house. It serves it's purpose well, but I always find myself using the Sawzall with the appropriate blade. It's faster, and I'm lazy.
Pruning with the Sawzall is OK, but for anything bigger than 2-3 inches I'll just grab the chainsaw. It's much quicker.
The Milwaukee handle from Homie Depot and the pruning blade for my cordless sawzall.
I haven't used the handle for anything but stuff around the house. It serves it's purpose well, but I always find myself using the Sawzall with the appropriate blade. It's faster, and I'm lazy.
Pruning with the Sawzall is OK, but for anything bigger than 2-3 inches I'll just grab the chainsaw. It's much quicker.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...procating-Saw-1-Battery-Kit-2420-21/202311908
These mini sawzalls are unbelievable. We use them all the time.
These mini sawzalls are unbelievable. We use them all the time.
You must have not seen these blades before:
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That is what I use on my saws-all for pruning (and lots of other general wood cutting)
Jon1270
Minister of Fire
Indeed, I had not, but I still wouldn't bet on them against a blade designed for handheld use. Probably cheaper, though. I have a Silky folding saw which is a thing of beauty, but replacement blades are about 70% of the cost of the whole saw.
They won't perform as well as a bow-saw would, but that's primarily because of length and the fact that if you really bear into them they can flex, whereas a bow-saw blade can't because it is in tension from the bow. They really are a really great blade. They are made entirely for wood, they have those fancy, super sharp double-bevel saw teeth and they slice right through easily. While it wouldn't be my choice for cutting firewood, or cutting a board for a project, they work great for pruning (that's what I mostly use them for) or otherwise just cutting wood for general purposes where angle/dimension don't matter.
Yep - that right there summarizes the whole thing. I want cheap(ish) blades that I can also use in a Sawzall. I don't need super performance, just good enough.
Thislilfishy
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This is the cats ass. I use this to cut aluminum and thin steel daily at work. HOWEVER, it does have a short stroke, so I'd say anything thicker then 1/2" or so will fill the teeth of the blade and bring cutting to a halt. You'd have to work it up and down a bit on thicker limbs to clear the teeth.
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